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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Viewpoint Housing Association, focused on the provision of grounds maintenance services for its properties. Located in Edinburgh, the association is categorised under housing and community amenities. This contracting process has moved through the award stage, with the final contract signed on 1st April 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited call off from a framework, circumventing the need for a prior call for competition, and it was labelled as being outside the scope of the directive. The contract value is £564,988 and has been awarded to Glendale Countryside Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Chorley.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in large-scale grounds maintenance or related services. With a focus on service provision to housing associations or similar public sector organisations, companies with a strong track record in managing extensive maintenance operations would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. While this specific contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement strategies and networking with public bodies such as Viewpoint Housing Association could prove beneficial for securing future opportunities within the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of a grounds maintenance service to all properties owned and managed by Viewpoint Housing.

Procurement Information

Call off from a framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£564,988 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIEWPOINT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 2HG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLENDALE COUNTRYSIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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